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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15
The Grass Strewn With Jewels.
New York Sun.


One of the notorious John Anderson's
daughters married the celebrated Tweed
ring Judge, George Barnard. He was a
sallow, satanic man, full of dyspepsia and
misery, and Anderson and he had many
fight. One evening the Judge took
two ladies to his house in Twenty second
street to show them his really wonderful
collection of precious stones. Barnard
had been a widower some time, but Ander
son used to drop in to see his grandchild-
rem. Hardly two sentences passed be
tween them, when old Anderson said: TO
the devil with these gswgaws," seized &
handful of unset stones and threw them
through the open window upon grass
plot, Barnard, though sick with the disease
from which he afterward died, grabbed
the old fellow and jammed him up against
wall, frightening the ladies half to death.
as they were sure this was going to be
murder. Then the servants got him to
his carriage, after which hunt began for
the stones in the yard. Candles and lamp
were quickly planted, and the search was
thorough. 1t was followed up next day,
but one emerald, a very fine one, was
never recovered.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15
Hints to Swimmers
Scientific American

"When the bathing season arrives" re-
marked natatorium professor the other
day, we'll hear of the usual maximum of
drowning cases, a,d among them, as usu
al, fair share OF expert swimmers. The
chief reason why good swimmers are so
often drowned when they accidently
thrown into the water is because the shock
causes them to loose their presence of
mind. The loss of presence of mind leads
to paralysis of body, or to such wild exsr-
tions as accelerate drowning, instead of
contributing to preservation" The abili-
ty to behave wisely in case of sudden &C
cidents can only be acquired by expert
ence, just as everything else has to be &C.
quired. The theory of the matter can be
taught in swimming schools, bat the Prac-
tice muss be acquired by experience.
Hence, In some of the European swimm-
ing schools, says the Hebrew journal, the
pupils are taken ont boat riding and pur-
posely upset as though the upsetting were
accidental. They are also suddenly
pushed overheard, and subjected to ali
manner of prepared accidents, so as to
accustom them to acting in emergencies.
In this way they learn how to behave in
case of real accidents, and are protected
against the loss of their presence of mind
on occasions of danger on the water.
They are also taught to have faith in the
sustaining fower of the water itself.
They get to know that the water will sus-
tain them, if they will only render it the
least help.
A finger laid upon an oar, or the gun.
wale of an overturned boat, or q board, or
almost any floating substances, will sus-
tain the human body In calm water Per
sons who have been properly taught and
have acquired the habit of acting with
self-possession in the water when they are
upset, do not attempt to climb upon the
overturned boat, but simply to take hold
of it and quietly support themselves.
boat half filed with water, or completely
overturned, will support as many persons
as can get their bands upon the gunwale,
if they behave quietly. In case of acct
dent, person who understands and acts
in accordance with these facts would stand
better chance of being saved, even if he
were a poor swimmer, than an expert
swimmer would stand who should lose
his presence of mind.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15
SHE SLEPT ON THE CAKE.
And She Would Rather Die Than Marry the
Monster She Saw.
Chicago Herald


There is young woman on Calumet av-
enue who has lost confidence in the efficacy
of wedding cake. About a week ago =
friend presented her with goodly chunk
of that delect.hle food known rs brides
cake. The young woman wrapped the
white, fluffy stuff in piece of tissue paper
and thrust it into her pocket, intending
as she said, to place it under her pillow
that night and dream about her future
husband.
Somehow or other the little package got
mixed up with parcel of about the same
size and wrapping which contained pumice
stone. When night came the pretty girl
slowed what she supposed was the we'd
ding cake under her pillow aud then lay
down to struggle with some slumber. The
dear creature slept, but it was troubled
sleep. She beheld all sorts OF hideous
monsters and wri:hing reptiles, and once
OF twice during her nightmare (for it was
nothing else) she made Involuntary plum
ges into dark abysses- When morning
came the young woman got out of bed in
huff and forthwith declared boycott on
all wedding cake.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

their feathers. To make this, stir ten
drops af carbolic acid into a half pound
of sulphur. This will begood TO put on
your old fowls also.
Provide good warm houses for your
poultry and keep it scrupulously clean.
Filth Is the one great cause of disease,
and dirty fowl house is the home Of
chicken cholera.
If by any mismansgement you should
let your poultry house become infested
with vermin, give them hot water. Fill a
large wash pot with water, and when il is
boiling hot dip it up, throw it all over the
walls, In every crack and crevice, scald
out the nest boxes, burn the old straw
and NIL with new, and after that add q
fresh coat of whitesssh, and your house
will be clean.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15
Blushing Reanty AZ the Ball.

Miss Sally McSniffn was rugged out SIS
pretty IS red and green wagon with two
spring seats, and made more mashes than
s few. She had on blue dress with q
red flap at the side, and puffy something
or other on the other side.
Miss Sue Sharp wore sn en- train rig,
and could have knocked Mrs. Lsngtry
silly when it came to good looks. Her
hair was en- curl and her face er. powder
She had sixteen rings on one finger and
bracelets clean TO her elbow.
Little Birdie Bloom was the ds:nties,
darling of ALL" in white toggery of some
sort, looped up IN spots. She wore hand
painted gloves and slippers aud passy-
mentry Iewelry.
Miss Dorrity reminded one of a double
rainbow. and was the belle of the occs.
sion. Its cold day when Lizzie Ann
Dorrity gets left at ball, and she was
at her best last night.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

beetIing cliffs above u. u think thit there
are worse PAGES than Kukuanalamd i'll the
world ana that 1 have spent unhappier
times than the last month or two, though
have never spent SUCH queer ones. In! you
felIows?"
Il almost wish / were back" said Good,
with sigh.
As for myself, 1 reflected that alPs well
that ends well: but III the course of a long
life of shayes, 1 never had such shaYeS as
those | had recently experienced. Inc
thought of that battle still makes me feel
cold all over. and as for our experience in
the treasure chamber
Next morning we started on tOilsOme
march across the desert, having with us a
good supply Of water carried By our guides,
ana camped that night IN tie open. starting
again at dawn on the morrow.
BY midday Of the third days journey we
could see the trees OF the oasis OF which the
guides spoke, and by al hour before sun
down We were once more walking upon
grass and listening to the sound of running
wafer
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15
A;Story Of the German Emperor.

DThe Kreuz Zeitung relates pretty incl
dent of the Emperor's late visit to Kiel.
When steaming past the ironclads which
were anchored in parade order, Oh his re-
turn from Holtenau TO Kiel, His Majesty
came abreast of the Swedish war vessel
Elda, of which the crew were also manning
the yards and cheering Justify. At the
same time Prince Oscar of Sweden, as the
commander of this vessel, which had
brought him to KieI. advanced and salutsd
the Emperor, on which His Majesty took
the star of the Black Esgle from his
breast, and with a few gracious words
pinned it on the uniform of his royal
Swedish guest.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15
rnstIy RiIIer.nnHy.

The tariff in this country in 1887 for the
conveyance of any single-sheet, however
light or heavy, over 100 miles was 1874
cents. over 400 miles was IS cents; and
for every sheet or scrap of paper added
to single-sheet, double Postage. Billet
dou1 were costly affairs then; if written
daily they counted up fast. 1t should be
added, however, that the young ladies did
not have the worst of il, for custem made
it the duty, and of course gallsntry made
it the privilege and pleasure of the young
gentlemen 20 pay the postage at both
ends Furthermore, both sexes wrote
less frequently and avenged themselves
BY writing on very generous" sheets.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15
A Peculiar Friendship.

A curious friendship is that which has
sprung up between two young foreigners
in South Holyoks- One is a German
while the other claims vine covered
France as his native land. Neither can
speak the language of the other, ano both
are as ignorant Of the English language
as a frog is devoid of feathers Unde,
ordinary circumstances these young men
would be lifelong strangers, but that Pc
euiiar fate fha. domiciies in boarding
hoases has thrown them together as room
mates. Though unable to converse other
than.by gestures there has sprung up be-
tween these Young men q friendship as
strong hnd binding As that Of Damon
and Pythias.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15
POULTRY NOTES.
Metempsyehosis.
Detroit Free Press

DctFott rec freSS-
A chicken lived, 8 chicken died
It's druafsticks and is wings were fred.
Its feathers by q dealer dried
And very shortly after, dyed
Seai it had none. admitting tha',
How GENES it, There upon her hat,
It's piameS-a mortal chicken s-riSe,
A glorious bird Of paradise
Give year fowls change IF diet
Give them plenty of fresh water daily.
Don't try to crowd too many into one
house
Little chicks should be fed a little at
time and often
Whitewash your fowl house inside ana
out, perches, nest boxes and all Add
little csrboiic acid TO the wash.
Examine the little chicks every few
days, and if you find any sign Of vermin
RIB some carbolated sulphur through
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15
Thumps in Pigs.

correspondent of the Farmers Home
journal gives the following remedy for
thumps in pigs:
Take German worm seed, boil it down
to strong tea and feed it in their slop
two or three times a week for 4 few weeks,
or even ottener; let them get thirsty be
fore giving it. This makes a most excel
lent tonic for pigs. Free them from lice
and keep them away from manure and
dust. CrystaliZed carbOlic acid given in
doses of Is drops to every 100 pounds of
live weight twice a day is a good appe-
tier and often stops what call gener
al stupor in hogs. | have not lost a hog
by disease in eight years, and usually
keep from 65 to 125 head over winter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

In pregnancy, Favorite Prescription I"
is mothers cordial" relieving nausea,
weakness of stomach and other distressing
symptoms common 10 that condition. If
It's use is kept up in the latter months OF
CESSATION, IL so prepares the system for de-
livery as 10 greatly lessen. and many times
almost entirely do away with the surerhgs
Of that trying ordeal.
sFayorife Prescripfi OH - when taken
in connection with the use OF DR.. Pierces
Golden Medical Discovery, and small laxa-
tive doses of DIR. Pierce's Purgafive Pellets
njttle Liver Pills), cures Liver, Kidney and
bladder dlseases- Their combined use also
removes blood taints, and abolishes can
cerops and scrofuIous humors from the
system.
"Favorite Prescription" is the only
medicine for women sold. by DRUGGISTS,
under a positive guarantee, from the
manufacturers, that IL VIII give aatisfac-
tjon in every case. or nancy VIII be re-
funded, This guarantee has been printed
on the bottIe-wrappcr, and faithfully car
ried out for many years. Large bottles
90 doses SI.0O, or six boales for
$500.
r~ Send ten cents in stamps for DR..
Pierce's large, illustrated Treatise lG0
pages on Diseases of Women.
. 663 Main Street, BUFFALO, N. L.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15
San Francisco Girls
Oakland Tribtsuey

Thirty years ago marriageabie girls
were as scarce in San Francisco as white
crows: now the market is .overstocked,
and anxious motherf watch with sinking
heads without bringing the right man
to the front. 1t is not that our girls are
less beautiful than the rest of their sex,
for IN this they excel. Its not lack of
sensibility, for most San Francisco girls
are as generous and as eniabie as can be.
No, it il their utter uselessness, love of
dress, and hatred and ignorance of all
that pertains to domestic economy which
scares the young man of the present day,
and the mothers are to blame.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

The treatment of many thousands Of cases
of those chronic weaknesses and distressing
ailments peculiar to females, at the Inyalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, n. Y,
has eforled a vast experience ii nicely
adapting and thoroughly testing remedies
for the cure Of wonan's peculiar Inaladies.
DIR. Pierce's FaVOrite Prescription
is the outgrowth, or result, of this great
and valuable experience Thousands Of
testimonials received from patients and
from physicians who have tested ii in the
more aggravated and obstinate cases which
had baffied their skill. prove it to be the
most wonderful remedy ever devised for
the relief and cure Of suffering women IL
is not recommended as cure-an." but
as most perfect Specific for vouan's
peculiar ailrnents-
As powerful, invigorafing tonic,
IL inparts strength to the whole system,
and 70 the uterus or womb and It's ap-
pendages. in particular. For oyerworked-
"woru-out," rundown" debilitated teach
ers. niliners, dressmakers, seamstresses,
" sh0p-yirls." housekeepers, nursing moth
ers. and feeble women generally, DR..
Pieree's Fayorite Prescription is the great
est earthly boon. being unequalled as an
appetizing cordial and restorative tonic. It
promotes digestion and assimilation Of food.
Address WORLDS DISPI
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15
Il nnn,f Want Relief. Bnt Cur. :,

is the exclamation Of thousands suffering from
catarrh. To all such we say: Catarrh can be
cured by Or. SaSe'S Catarrh Remedy. 1t has
been done in thousands Of cases; why not n
yourSS Your danger Is in delay, Enclose a
stamp to Words piSpeuSary Medical Association.
Buffalo, y y, for pamphlet NJ this disease
The extent Of the disaster ST Zug. Switzerland
where a tract Of land bordering - lake suddenly
sunk into the water was greater than at fist in.
dICated. Forty buildings including two hotels
filled with guests were engulfed, and at least loo
NerSNnS MRrn ir,nNNn.AA
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15
The BAD MAN FROM BITTER CREEK.

81 think Jim was about 40 years old
when he was rounded in. 1t was a glad
day for Bitter Greek and a joyful one for
Helena, which for long time boasted
that it had tucked our Dad man away und-
er the daisies.
Now, you might think that our region
is full cf such citizens as Jim, but it is
not so. We are now at least, quiet,
pesceable community, devoted to ranch
ing and agriculture. 1t would do you
good to visit Bitter Creek"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

the pcliets, anu then remarked upon the adj
vantage or having a medical student in
every shooting party.
''GOod-bye, ODD boy; l can't say any more,
but l KNOW tnat you will come, if II Is only
to Obige,
Your sincere friend,
HENRY CURTIS
TO-day is Tuesday. There is a steamer
going on Friday, and | really think 1 must
take Curtis al his word, and sail By her Tor
England, ii it Is only 10 see my boy Harry,
and see about tie printing OF this history,
which IS i task do not like 10 trust to any
BODY Csc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15
FARM, HOME AND GARDEN.
ADJOINING VISION.

AM0RNING VISION.
All idly to and fro
Her window curtain sweeps
4 vision OF lace
And g primrose face;
She sleeps,
Ny Ia y sleeps.
Softly the sweet southwind
Drifts through the lattice door,
AND pilloveS fair
On her golden hair:
She shores,
Ny lady snores.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

Jules Verne is 56, and with the excep-
ton CT stiff knee, caused by a shot
from an insane nephew, is hale and
hearty.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15
| JEALOUS
| DOeTmS.


cures nausea. weakness OF stomach, fndi-
gestiOn. boating and eruc.atiOus Of gas.
As "A soothing ana strengthening
uervine. Fayorife Prescription " is IN
egualled and Is invaluable in aIlaying and
subduing nervous excitability. irritabiiity,
exhaustion, prostration. hysteria. spasms
and other distressing, nervous symptoms
commonly attendant upon functional and
organic disease Of the womb. 1t induces
refreshing sleep and relieves mental anx-
iety and dependency.
Br. Pierce's Fayorife prescriDff on
IL a legitimate medicine, carefully
compounded by an experienced and skilIful
physician, and adapted TO woman's delicate
organization. II is purely vegetable in its
composition and perfectly harmless in its
effects in any condition Of the system.
"FayOrife Prescription Ii a posi-
tive cure for the most complicated and
obstinate cases of leucorThea, or whites"
excessive flowing at monthly periods. pain
ful rnenstruation- unnatural slIppressions,
prolspsus or falling OF the womb, weak
back female Weakness" anteyersior, re-
froversion, bearing-down sensations, chron-
&c congestion, inflammation and liberation
of the womb. Inflammation, pain and ten
derness in ovaries, accompanied WITH N
teruai heat"
TWnC- NJ
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15
The Confidence

or people who have tried Hoods SarsaParIa, In
this preparation, is remarkable. Many who have
failed to derive any good whatever from othcrartcles
completely restored 10 health ny the pccul ar
curative powers OF this medicine For diseases caused
hy impure blood or low state of the system Il IS IN
surpassed. II you need good medicine give Hoods
Sarsaparilla trial.
Hoods SarsaparIs as blood purifier has no
equal 1t tones the system strengthens and inylEor
ates, giving life have taken It for kidney COM
PLANT, with the best results" II. Il. SAUNDERS, 81
Pearl Street Cincinnati O.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

The governors of Idaho aud Nevada are
brothers
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

The first bale of new Texas cotton was
sold Monday at New York at % cents per
pound.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

The new directory of New York city
contains 3a4,s13 names, indicating .
population of about 100000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15
An Imnnrfarr ArrnSt

The arrest Of a suspicious character upou his
general appearance movements or communion
ship, without waiting until he has rohbsd trav-
eleC, fired a house, or murdered a fellow-unan Is
an important function ot a Shvewd detective
Even more important is the arrest OF disease
which, If not checked. viii blight and destroy
general lauguor or debility, palljd skim ana hoiI-
ly aches and pains, announce the approach Of
pulmonary consumption, which is promptly ar
rested and permanently cured by pr. Pierce'S
Golden Medical Discovery Sold by druggists,
The Legislative assembly of Bulgaria elected
Prince Ferdinand of SaN1NC oburg-Gotha TO be
the ruler Of that princIpality. lt is announced
that if the great powers Of Europe shall refuse
10 indorse this choice, Bulgaria Will declare It's
Independence.
Weak lungs splitting Of blood, consumption
and kindred affections, cured without physician.
Address for treatise, with 10 cents in stamps,
Worlds DiSpensary Medical Association, It's
Main Street, Buffalo, n. y.
An outbreak of the Sioux Indians in the Forts
Sully and Bennett districts in Dakota is feared.
If the soldiers now garrisoned there leave for
the east before the arrival Of the Twelfth in
fautry.
PisoS Remedy for Catarrh is agreeable to use.
1t is not a liquor or q stuff soc.
W. II. bailey, Of the executive board of the
knights of Labor, saws the ticNet nominated by
the oh labor party is virtually grecnback
ticket, ami he expects that 1t viii be well sup
ported by the farmers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

For woman to say she does not use
Proctor & CANDLES Lenox Soap is to
admit she is behind the times
Nobody uses ordinary soap now they
can get "Lenox."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15
| THE GREATEST |
| EARTHLY BooH.|
TREATING THE WRONG DISEASE.

The 'Favorite Prescription
poor suffering women"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15

Mrs. e. +. MORGAN, of No. ~ Lexington st.,
East Boston, Mass, says: Five years ago L
was dreadful sufferer from uterine troubles.
Having exhausted the skill of three ply
sicians. i was completely discouraged, and so
weak T eoIIId with dffBcIIty cross the room
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-07-15
|3 PHYSICIANS
| FAILED.

alone. began taking DR.. Pierces Fayorite
Medical Adviser / commenced to improve a
months l was perfectly cured, and have had N
health had been restored. and offering to send
to any one writing me for them. and encJO
UelOpe for reply. / have received over fou
In reply, / have described my case and tn
and have earnestly advised them TO do Iikewi
many / have received seco9d letters of thanks
had commenced the use Of 'Favorite Prescrir
Sl.j0 required for the Medical Adviser and
local treatment so fully and plainly laid down
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-16
At Il Masuuerade Rail-

We have had another of those big masJue
rade balls which are annual orgies for decenc,
to blush at. But some of the freaks of impro
priety are SO funny that they really ought L
be described, especially when they require II,
shocking of the reader. On this occasion til,
advertisers of wines and other thirgs wer,
permitted TO get their work i'll. The manu-
factGrer Of a new medical plaster celebrated
his ingenuity by parading a pretty young
woman, whose figure was perfection She
wore a dress no lower than those seen a,
the opera, but that isn't saving that much
material was used betwixt belt and bareness
at the back. The exposed surface of the skin
was white and smooth, save for the portion
covered by one of the plasters, which was
lettered with the announcement of its name
and purpose. The animate and cumely bill
board seemed to enjoy her comical distinction.
A second hit in advertising was impromptu.
Along toward daylight an intoxicated woman
careered through the hall in a wild waltz
Her partner was the agent of a certain
brand Of champagne. On her back he had
fastened large placard, inscribed: Il am
jolly drunk, and 1 got SO on champagne >
New York Cor. Chicago Herald